Separation of (3S, 3′S)‐, (3R 3′R)‐ and (3S, 3′R)‐astaxanthin via (−)‐camphanic acid esters

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Abstract
A method is described for the qualitative and quantitative determination of configurational isomers of astaxanthin. It is based on the esterification of astaxanthin with (—)‐camphanic acid chloride and analysis of the corresponding diesters by HPLC.

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